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Exactly what I was searching for.  Great answer!  Comprehensive,
unbiased, and clear.

Thanks this is something worth looking into.

Thank you very much.

Thanks for the concise answer.

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Thanks to EFN for the thorough answer.  I had hoped for an
undiscovered solution, but the lack of one is hardly the researcher's
fault - at least no doubts and "what ifs" linger.

I found the Yahoo link most helpful.  Thanks.

Thank you!  The excel help included with the software gave only two of
the examples, neither of which fit my situation (blank cells and text)
and I wasn't familiar enough with the functions to derive my own. 
Much appreciated and thanks for the reference link!

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Excellent reply!

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Thanks, for the prompt answer.

Thank you!

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Your a lifesaver.... many thanks.  We thought it was Dylan but I have
never heard of that song.
thanks again.

That's what I needed - explanation of general concepts and lots of
useful links. Great job !

Excellent job--and just what I wanted to hear

Many thanks!

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thanks

Thanks for the help efn!  I knew how to get these symbols at one time
but I didn't remember I had to use the number keypad...that's the key!

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Thanks much. That should do it!

absolutely spot-on

Thank you, efn.  Your explanation is very clear, and Pink's comments
help too.  I see the difference now.  Don't worry, I've been around GA
long enough to know that this is the place to ask questions rather
than jumping to any sort of conclusion.

Archae0pteryx

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efn-ga,
This is brilliant work as usual and I thank you for such a quick
response to my request.

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Gosh!  I put in those exact words too and couldnt find a match!  my
eyes were probably too tired and I skipped it!  Thanks SO MUCH!!!! 
Aloha!  Cindy

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